Truck-helicopter load Capability Question

[Michael Mac]

First of all, I love this game, very addicting ... well done!!!

I have two leaders -1SP each in a hex with a 2 1/2 ton truck - 3SP. I can load one leader but not the second, I cannot figure it out. I know a Heavy 3SP truck can carry a 6SP platoon so why not two 1SP leaders. It seems the same with helicopters. Once a leader is loaded in any vehicle, nothing else can be loaded.

Perhaps i miss understanding how to do it. I sure would like to see this capabilty.

Thanks!

[berto]

When the load attempt is blocked, what error message shows in the game status bar?

[Michael Mac]

No Transport Selected

[Jason Petho]

Any chance you can screenshot the situation, please?

Glad you're enjoying the game!!

[Michael Mac]

Woops ... it says No carriers have been selected

[Michael Mac]

Attached is a screen shot as requested. Hopefully i am doing something wrong. Thank you for your assistance.

[Jason Petho]

Ah yes, I believe you are trying to load more than one unit into the trucks.

Alas, that is a limitation, you can only load one unit per carrier, regardless of the extra Strength Points available.

[berto]

Right, the one passenger per carrier limitation is intrinsic to the game design. The code and UI in no way can support multiple passengers per carrier.

[berto]

Note that "Leader" in the game does not represent a lone individual. It includes a small retinue of attending aides (short of a HQ).

[Michael Mac]

Jason, Berto,

Thank you for your response. At least now I understand the one unit per transport limitation.

[Jason Petho]

I added a note to the 1.30 version of the manual that will help clarify that.

Thank you for bringing it up!

[kutaycosar]

This is indeed a serious issue. The fact that it's related to the game engine makes it even worse. Does this mean that this problem can never be fixed?

[Jason Petho]

It is the normal standard for the game and is unlikely to be changed.

One unit to load per vehicle.

[Wedge07]

Hi Michael Mac,

Glad to hear you're enjoying the game! In most scenarios, vehicles, including trucks and helicopters, typically have a limited capacity to carry leaders or units. It seems like in your case, the 2 1/2 ton truck can only carry one leader at a time, and once a leader is loaded, it can't carry another one. This is a common restriction in many games to add a layer of strategy.

Hope this helps clarify things for you! If you have more questions, feel free to ask.